standards discussion

Discussions on various standards.

ASTM

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NSSN: A National Resource for Global Standards

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comparison of code between Canada and Germany

A Comparison of Canadian and German Building Methods, Codes and Standards for Wood-Frame Construction, by CMHC, 0

ASTM E96 to determine the dependence of water vapor

A logical extension of the ASTM Standard E96 to determine the dependence of water vapor transmission on relative humidity, by Lackey, J.C., R.G. Marchand, and M.K. Kumaran, 1997

National Building Code on air flow

Air leakage control, by Lux, M.E. and W.C. Brown, 1986

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BSR/ASHRAE Standard 55-1992R, thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy, first public review draft, by ASHRAE, 2001

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Decoding building codes, by Fisette, P., 2000

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Mold remediation being hampered by lack of standards , by Bradford, M., 2002

Round-Robin Test, ASTM E 96-80

Results of the 1985 Round-Robin Test Series Using ASTM E 96-80, by Toas, M., 1996

ASHRAE Standard 55, in naturally ventilated buildings

Thermal comfort in naturally ventilated buildings: revisions to ASHRAE Standard 55, by de Dear, R.J. and G. S. Bragerb, 2002